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Protolabs supplies critical parts for testing and ventilator masks against Covid-19
the company has played a key role in supporting Italian engineers in the conversion of ‘Easybreath’ snorkelling equipment into ventilator masks. Read more
Flexicon launches a new sanitary bulk bag filling system
The patented filler design simultaneously lowers and pivots each fill head into a vertically-oriented position that places the inflatable spout connection collar, inflator button, and four bag loop latches within reach of an operator standing on the Read more
Berry Global Provides Protection Materials across Europe
The teams at Berry are pivoting quickly to further broaden their support of customers across regions. Read more
Clariant enhances functionality of medical-grade ABS polymers
The resins are part of the MEVOPUR line of colour and additive concentrates and ready-to-use polymer compounds Read more
Superfos provides effective branding solution for Al Wefag Trading & Manufacturing Company
The Superfos Unipak tub features special holes in the lid that allow the display of up to 10 of Al Wefag’s Borgat pop-up lollipops. Read more
Trinseo launches PULSE ECO series containing recycled content
The new PULSE ECO series contains between 30 and 50 per cent recycled content, combining European-sourced post-industrial recycled polycarbonate with Trinseo’s virgin MAGNUM ABS Read more
Teijin Serrebo CFRTP adopted for Panasonic’s new digital 4K video cameras
A version of Sereebo developed for injection moulding, which uses Teijin’s polycarbonate resin Panlit as the matrix, has been adopted for the handle unit and top cover of both cameras Read more
Innovia launches embossable BOPP film Rayoface mBoss
Rayoface mBoss has a high level of opacity, even when wet, and is suitable for use with a wide range of inks and foils as well as textured varnishes Read more
How impermeable is the impermeable graphene?
Researchers at The University of Manchester have conducted new experiments which aim to place the best limits yet on impermeability of graphene and other two-dimensional materials to gases and liquids. Read more
Recycled PET honeycomb now commercially viable using EconCore’s technology
The company has successfully conducted two years of research, learning how to optimally process the reusable resource-based polymer into its continuously produced honeycomb core Read more
BASF releases new Neopolen grade with improved surface properties and optimised filling behaviour
Compared to the already available grades, the new material Neopolen P 9235+ offers improved surface properties, a colour impression deepened by 20 per cent, and optimised filling behaviour in manufacturing Read more
Composite materials help bring revolutionary exoskeleton to life
The exoskeleton can allow children living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to live a more conventional life, by supporting their skeletons and giving extra strength to their back muscles and spin Read more
